Road and Traffic Report

  • 11 August 2025

Traffic Report w/c 11th August, 2025

SLIGO URBAN AREA:

CALTRAGH RD:

Temporary Traffic management Stop and Go will be in operation Friday 15th of August from 10:00 to 14:00 to facilitate surveying of Gullys and gully cleaning. SCC apologise for any inconvenience caused.

 

N4 Inner Relief Road Pavement Resurfacing Contract 2025

Sligo County Council will carry out essential resurfacing works on approximately 1.2 km of the N4 Inner Relief Road, extending from 250m east of the N4 Summerhill Roundabout to the N4/Custom House Quay junction.

Project Schedule

  • Start Date: Monday 11 August 2025
  • End Date: Friday 12 September 2025
  • Working Hours: Off-peak hours, 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Monday to Friday only)
  • Duration: 5 weeks
  • Note: Works are weather-dependent and may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Traffic Impact & Management

Resurfacing works will be carried out during off-peak hours, from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday to Friday. Lane closures will be required on both the northbound (towards Donegal) and southbound (towards Dublin) lanes of the N4 during these times. The northbound phase will be completed first, followed by the southbound phase.

To maintain access to surrounding areas, local diversions will be implemented at junctions along the N4 Inner Relief Road, including eastbound (towards the city centre) and westbound (towards the coast) routes.

Despite night-time lane closures, the N4 will remain fully open to two-way traffic during daytime hours. Road users are advised to proceed with caution due to an  unfinished surface. 

To ensure uninterrupted access for emergency services and public transport, Wolfe Tone Street (southbound towards Church Hill) will operate as a 24-hour no parking zone for the full duration of the works. This restriction will be clearly marked using Garda cones.

 

Advice to Road Users

Sligo County Council advises all road users travelling during weekday evenings to allow additional time when planning their journeys as moderate to significant disruption is expected during nighttime works.   

While the N4 will remain open to two-way traffic during daytime hours, some daytime impacts are anticipated due to traffic signal upgrades and associated resurfacing works. These impacts will be closely monitored and mitigated wherever possible to minimise inconvenience.

 

Traffic Management Implementation

Monday 11 August – Wednesday 13 August (Phase 1A)

Lane Closures:

  • N4 Junction S3 northbound lanes to Lord Edward Street
  • N4 Inner Relief Road junction access at Church Hill

N4 Northbound Diversion Route:

  • N4 → N4 Junction S3 → Western Distributor Road → Roger Eames Road → First Sea Road → IDA Park → Finisklin Road → Ballast Quay → N4

Local Diversions:

  • Church Hill Access:
    N4 Junction Lord Edward Street → Wolfe Tone Street → Church Hill Road

Temporary Traffic Lights Knappagh Road:

  • R292 Knappagh Road (either side of the railway bridge) to maintain access to the bus station at this pinch point.

Access to Kingsbridge Private Hospital

  • Maintained via a dedicated lane on the southbound lane of the N4 Inner Relief Road.

Pedestrian Crossing Affected

  • Pedestrian crossing at Church Hill will be closed and alternative pedestrians crossing point is at Lord Edward Street. 

 

Thursday 14 August – Friday 15 August (Phase 1B)

Lane Closures:

  • N4 Junction S3 northbound lanes to Custom House Quay
  • N4 junction access at Lord Edward Street (Knappagh Road)

N4 Northbound Diversion Route:

  • Same as Phase 1A
  • N4 → N4 Junction S3 → Western Distributor Road → Roger Eames Road → First Sea Road → IDA Park → Finisklin Road → Ballast Quay → N4     (Note, Same as Phase 1A)

Local Diversions:

  • Lord Edward Street Access:
    Church Hill Road → Wolfe Tone Street → N4 Junction Lord Edward Street
  • Finisklin Road Access:
    Custom House Quay → Pirn Mill Road → Custom House Quay

Temporary Traffic Lights Knappagh Road:

  • R292 Knappagh Road (either side of the railway bridge) to maintain access to the bus station at this pinch point.

Access to Kingsbridge Private Hospital

  • Maintained via a dedicated lane on the southbound lane of the N4 Inner Relief Road.

Pedestrian Crossing Affected

  • Pedestrian crossing at Lord Edward Street and Finisklinn Road will be closed  Alternative crossing point Church Hill/Upper John Street Junction and Custom House Quay Junction 

Temporary No Parking Zone – Wolfe Tone Street

  • To facilitate traffic flow and emergency access, a temporary no parking zone will be in effect outside the following properties:  (The zone will be clearly marked using Garda cones)
  • 37–47 Wolfe Tone Street
  • 11–17 Wolfe Tone Street
  • 1–9 Knock Terrace

Alternative Parking for Permit Holders is located at the back car park  of St. Michael’s Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo.  Please Note: This arrangement is available only for the duration of the works.

 

Public Notice

Sligo County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s cooperation and patience during these essential infrastructure improvements.

For project updates please refer to: https://www.sligococo.ie/News/N4IRRPavementResurfacing/

 

Sligo Hospice – Utility works at The Mall / Connaughton Road junction

Roadworks at the junction of The Mall and Connaughton Road in the vicinity of the Sligo Hospice will be completed on Thursday 14th August. A 3-way stop-go operation will be in place from 9am, with traffic lights in place during the evening/nighttime. Delays can be expected in the area.

 

SLIGO – DRUMCLIFFE AREA:

Drainage & pothole repair works will be carried out at various locations across Sligo Drumcliff. Traffic Control will be in operation as required.

 

ENNISCRONE AREA:

Safe Routes to School – Enniscrone: Cliff Road & Main Street

Footpath upgrade works will be continuing throughout next week to complete the project along both Cliff Road and Main Street.

Traffic management will be in place at both locations with minimal disruption to traffic.

 

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L2605-0 (110) Killanley/Rathmurphy to Mayo Border.  A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L6413-0 (83) Ballinahowna/Kilmacurkin.  A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L2402-0 (84) Owenbeg/Fortland.  A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L2605-0 (102) Attichree/Ballymoghany.  A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L64127-0 (131) Ballyogan/Oighill.  A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L6514-0 (62) Tawnlaghta/Carns.  A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L2604-0 (68).  Cloonkeelaun. A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L68803-0 (104.1).  Cottlestown/Carrowcardin. A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L65077-0 (97.2).  Culleens. A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L6611-0 (109).  Newtown. A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L6608-0 (108).  Bunnanilra. A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L6301--0 (40). Aughris. A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L22048-0 (10.8). Carrownacreevy. A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L2201-0 (36). Farnaharpy/Glebe/Massreagh/Leekfield. A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L6801-0 (2). Cabragh. A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L4601-0 (462). Carrowbanny (Ladies Brea). A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L2203-0 (33). Carrowcullen/Lecarrow/Drumagoal. A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L22045-0 (10.5). Fallathurtheen A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

Road Restoration works will be carried out on the L22047-0 (10.7). Laragh A temporary Road closure will be in place, local access will be provided.

 

BALLYMOTE AREA:

Pothole repair works will continue in the Ballymote area. Traffic control will be in operation, but no delays are expected.

Drainage repair works will continue in the Ballymote area. Traffic control will be in operation, but no delays are expected.

 

SLIGO- STRANDHILL AREA:

Signage repairs and drainage works will be carried out within the Sligo/Strandhill Area, Traffic management will be in operation. Minor delays expected.